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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, The
manner in which the six subjects Of exami-
nation for clerks, under the new rule, are
"weighted" gives the chief Of the division
absolute control, and no one can pass ex-
cept by his permission with the required 10
per cent.
1t is not to be expected that any one, ex-
cept in very rare instances, will be perfect
writing, orihography, &C., weighted 2; sec
opd subject, arithmetic, weighted Il third
subject, correction Of syntax, &c, weighted
2; fourth subject, letter writing, weighted 8;
fifth subject, practical questions, weighted
5; sixth subject, efficiency, weighted T.
Now, suppose the chief does not wish a
clerk to pass, see how 1t will work as shown
by this table.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
What Need of ANY Alarm.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: am
well enough acquainted with Washington
to remember the days and nights when, on
occurrence Of fire, all the bells of the
churches-not many then-rang clamor-
ously during the whole period OF the dan
ger, and every man and boy within the
boundary added his shouts and efforts to
the occasion. But now, when we have
alarmS Let the tapping telegraph or
whispering telephone communicate the
intelligence to those professionally con,
cerned, and save quiet sleepers and the
suffering sick from the dread tocsin.
PEACE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

a5-Parties leaving the city during the heated
term can have the DAILY NArtoSAL RsruBLI-
CAN mailed to their address by sending their
directions TO the business Office at the low
price of 90 cents month, prepaid, including
postage. By this means they will have daily
information of what is transpirIng at Washing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
SUMNER Res ORTs.
SUMNER Res ORTs.
UPON THE MOUNTAINS BROW
De R Pal K AND OAKLAND,
TWIN RESORTS OF THE ALLEGa iNIEs
5000 FEET ABOVE THE SEA.
SEASON OPENS JUNE %. 1887

DEER PARK ana OAKLAND, bu six miles
distant from each other, arc connected by a
superb carriage road. Both are located
directly upon the main line of the Baltimore
and ohioR. r. and all trains stop at both points.
Under the capable management of Mr.. GEO.
d. DEsnIELDs these famous resorts will main
tain the high standard OF previous seasons.
Among the improvements that win be noted
by former guests are the introduction of electric
lights into house and grounds large swimming
baths added to the bathing establishments for
ladies and gentlemen, increased and improved
water supply drawn from the celebrated Boiling
Springs.
RATEs.-s6o, SIS, and 500 per month, accord.
Ing TO location. Diagrams of rooms and floors
can be seen at the Baltimore and Ohio Ticket
Office. 1851 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington,
DC.
All communications should be addressed TO
GEO. d. DIsHIELDs, Queen City Hotel, Cumber.
land, Md, up TO June 10, after that time either
Deer Park or Oakland, Garrett County, Nd.
myln- -tuthstteg0
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
OUR WATER SUPPLY.

Completion of the Tunnel Probable by
July 1.
The report Of operations on the extern
sion Of the water supply for the month of
Moy has been submitted by Maj. Lydecker
to the chief Of engineers. Work is now
confined entirely to the tunnel and reser-
voir. The mains are all in position and the
Great Falls dam has been completed. In
the tunnel but 2S1 feet remain to he ex-
cavated, 29l feet having been removed dur
ing the past month; the entire tunuel will
probably be completed by the 1st Of July.
The reservoir was also the subject Of atten-
ton, but the progress made was not very
aatisfactary
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
The Nineteen X not Cruisers.

The Quintard iron works has applied to
the Navy Department for copies Of the plans
of the nineteen-knot cruisers. This is the
second application of the kind since the
plans were placed on exhibition at the be-
ginning Of the present month. August /,
next. is the date Get for opening the pro.
posals TO build the new vessels, but an ex-
tension Of the time allowed builders to pre-
pare their bids ia possible.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
Knocked Down and Run Over.

Albert Riley, aged IA years, was knocked
down and run over at 8 o'clock last night
at Fifth and II streets northwest by horse
attached to large business wagon driven
by an unknown man. The boy was found
to be seriously injured about the body.
The man in the wagon did not stop to see
the extent Of the Injuries done, but drove
off rapidly to escape arrest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

The nineteenth annual commencement ex-
ercises of the Academy of the Sacred Heart
OF Mary took place at st. Dominic's Hall
yesterday afternoon. The salutatory was
by Miss Annie NJ. Burns. There was o
long programme, musical and literary,
which was rendered in an exceedingly
creditable manner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

and Of which she Is one bf the best
products, the other old, feeble, and de-
crepit as the monarchlcal institutions she
tNpifes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21


Here is shown an increase of nearly $50
per cent. in ten years In the export trade,
aud no free trader can get up and howl
that this is In a free trade country, where
the people get "raw materials" free, for 1t
is not, as Germany believes In and prac-
tlces protection for Its manufacturers.
At the same time Germany has reduced
its imports from France alone l5S,0O0, 900
marks.
The German mercantile marine has In
creased in more rapid proportion than its
exports, and this is the probable explans.
tion OF the great increase In the export
trade. In five years the mercantile steam
tonnage rose from 1856, 1893 to 4l0,6 tons,
the vessels from 314 to 500, and the average
number Of tons per ship from 523 to 800
tons.
Germany carries more than so per cent
OF her vast and increasing foreign trade un-
der her own nag; the government aids the
ship builder In every way possible, because
be opens up new channels for the eX porter,
and that brings more money into the coun-
try.
This is what wise rulers do. By looking
at what the American Congress does We
can see how foolish rulers act. The New
York Commercial Bulletin, from which We
obtain part of these figures, closes an article
on this subject in such excellent taste and 80
wisely that we reproduce its language.
The Bulletin says: "In all this there
is much food for reflection on the
part Of our own people, and they will
make a great mistake II they do not
grasp the philosophy of 1t. The lead
ing nations Of the earth at this moment are
engaged in grand contest for commercial
supremacy, on the sea as well as on the
land, and they alone that have the qualities
with which the Germans are credited can
expect to succeed. 1t is nobler contest
than any which has heretofore proceeded
along the lines Of military conquest or ter
ritorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT, and its ultimate
results, 1t is gratifying to know, cannot fail
to be favorable to humanity and to the
! progress Of civilization"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
Divide by 20
IOtal.............. :. U.0.
That clerk is defeated by the chiefs ra-
ting as to efficiency. Now take one he
does want to pass and see how it works:
First subject. 60 2-l20.
Second subject, GO l. 60.
third subject, 60 X 2-l20.
Fourth subject, 60 X $50.
Fith subject, 20 x $3.50.
Sixth subject, 95 7-6S5.
Divide by 20 1915.
Divide by 20
1915.

Total.......-.-. 1871.
Here you see clerk, who rates way be-
low the average on all the subjects, can
easily be passed by the chief for efficiency.
Isn't this very nice scheme to let the chiefs
select the men they want to discharge un-
der cover Of civil service examination?
JUNE 20, 1887. STATIsT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
E'oR sALE-sMALL HOMES NEAR TIE

Nor sALE-sMALL HOMES NEAR THE
II CITY.
We are making specially OF these and have
more than FIFTY FINE SELECTIONS now on
our lists These are mostly on the Virginia
side of the river where such properties can be
bought for LrSS THAN ONEFOURTH tho
cost ON this side. The certain completion OF
the now fixed fact of the "MEMORIAL
BRIDGE make these lands not only the most
desirable for residences. but more promising
for future rise in value as investments than
any others surrounding the city. LOTS OF 2
TO 100 ACRES IMPROVED AND UNTMPROV-
ED. 7. II. SYPIiERD 4 CO., 1907 st.
apl0 3m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
TUESDAY, JUNE 81


NArtosAL-"A Night in Venice"
ALBAUGu's-"La Belle Helene"
KEGNAS's-Alce Raymond.
BIJoU-"Sam'l of POsen."
The MANASSAS sPANoRAMA-15th st, 4 Ohio av.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
AUCTION SALES:
nUNCANsoN BROS, AUUTIoNEERs.
BUILDINGS ON CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY
SITE AT AUCTION.

We will sell at public sale, by order of the
Commission for the Construction of the Con-
gressional Library Building, on MONDAY
JUNE q, 1887, commencing at 1880 O. clock A.
NJ, the houses and outbuildings known as
Nos. 8, 8, 2, 0, Is, and l05 I'd St. east.
Nos. 14S, $50. and l52 A st. south.
Nos 1886 and loo Pa. ave.
Nos. 1l6, l20, and 12l B st. south.
The sale will commence at No. Cd st. The
buildings will be sold entire, as they stand, aud
are to be removed by the purchaser within
twenty (20l days from date Of sale unless other
wise specified on day of sale by the auctioneer.
Terms cash In government, funds.
DUNCANSON BROS,
je14.ls,2l.25 Auctioneers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

THOR sALE-FIyE ACRES OF GROUND
IL on the Columbia Pike, just west of the
Arlington road: improved by an S-room house,
nearly new, and new barn; well; $500 worth
of grapes were sold off Of the place last year.
Price s., 900. KNIT & FOX, 1921 + at.
iaIG.GtINIn,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
PROPOSALS..
DRoPosALs FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
ii OF SEW ERS.

OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., June 20, 1887
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until l2 o'clock M. on SATURDAY,
JULY 0, 1887 for construction In the city Of
Washington, District of Columbia, terra Gotta
pipe sewers. and concrete sewers.
Blank forms of proposals and specifications
can be obtained at this office upon application
therefor, together with all necessary informa-
tion. and bids upon those forms only will be
considered.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
bids or parts Of bids.
WILLIAM LUDLOW,
je2l-6t Engineer Commissioner, d. G..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

Germany in the past few years, under ell
client rulers, has advanced most wonderfully
rs a commercial nation. Here Is the foreign
export trade OF Germany In 1874 and In
1Ss4 In is principal manufactured articles :
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

DRoPosAIs FOR CONSTRUCTING AS.
PHALT WALKS.
OFFICE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS,
No. 100 PA. AVE,
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 20, 1887.
sealed proposals, In duplicate, will be re-
July TO- iss7. for constructine asphalt walks
IN the public grounds. Forms and specfca-
tons can be obtained at this office. The
United States reserves the right to reject any
and all proposals. JOHN NJ. WILSON,
je2O, ,2l 80, ,23,jyl6,lS Colonel U. 8. Army.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
EDUCATIONAL,

N1|0N10NNNN01~1I|-0I0N"-
CELwYN HALL, READING, PA, 0 HOURS
eSt order for boys. Military system. Every
modern appliance for study and recreation.
Steam, gas, hot and cold water. Large gym.
nasium. Thorough preparation for college or
business. Boys OF any are received, Send for
catalogue. LOT @. BISHOP, Headmaster.
iell-taul0
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
WxyrBD-EmPIoYMBrr.

NXTANTED-AT ONCE, 100 Statesmen,
w good wages, and steady work. First
class territory open. Apply Immediately 10
J. AUSTIN SHAW, Nurseryman, kochester,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

DRoPoSALS FOR ROLLED IRON BEANS,
Il BRICKS, LIME, CEMENT, AND SAND.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until l2 NJ. JUNE 80, 1887, for such
quantities of the above named material as may
be required for the completion of the terraces
and grand stairways at the United States
Capitol.
< schedule and specifications may be seen at
this Office.
The right to reject any or all bids Is re-
served. EDWARD CLARK,
Architect United States Capitol.
ic2l-tuths-5t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

Coffee Dealers Assign. '.'
NEW YoRK, June 2o.-Arnold & Co., coffee
dealers, assigned to-day
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
SUMMER
N E c K W E A R
FOR
LADIES.

We have just received
three new styles ofruching,
and we think they arrived
opportunely, because. for
comfort, there is no one
who will not readily admit
that ruching is far prefer
able to the fashionable
standing collar. It is not
so economical, to be sure
(unless ease and personal
pleasure are considered),
but we can afford to be
comfortable-that is, if we
can afford to be anything.
The (3) new styles include:
Tarlton ruching, in all col
ors, at Is cents a yard;
Crepe lisse ruching, in new
designs, at l9 and rs cents
a yard, and Lace-edged
ruching, in cream and
white, at 25 cents a yard.
We propose saying no
more about these lines of
neckwear than that we con-
slider them worth the
money, or we wouldn't
have bought them. We
recommend them on the
strength of business judg-
ment.
We would be glad-if you
prefer the chemisettes to
show you some Of linen
with tucked bosoms and
standing collars. They were
jobbed to us from a 90
cent line, but the conditions
of purchase warrant our
Offering you all sizes at
IA cents each.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

EoR sALE-wE ARE AUTHORIZED TO
II oiier, for a few days only, two very desira-
Bile building lots on l. street northwest near
New Hampshire avenue; lots3 8 and 4, in square
70; T0x123 and 70xl00: will be sold for 81 % per
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
SPECIAL NOTICES

rxss MISS LAURA PRENrIss LEE, LATE
RS of San Francisco, will give q lecture
and conversation on Mental Healing" illus
trating the Divine Law of Cure, at No. Iowa
Circle, on TUESDAY EVENING, THE 2lST
INST, at 8 o'clock. All frlenos interested in
this science invited. je2i-lJ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
FOR RENT--H0UsEs

ss- Wants, For Sale. For Rent, Lost and Found,
and Personal, four lines or less, only IS cents Jor
one Insertion; 30 cents for three.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

EOR RENT-oN % ST. N. E., LARGE
IL house, completely furnished, delightful
location, Will rent low 10 responsible party
FOX, 1921 ST. N. w. jel7-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21

1874. lsSt
Articles Marks. Marks,
Pottery, porcelain,
glass, Crvstal.....,. iSSOO,OOO l,lO,OJO
Metal work, iron, cop.
per, zinc, lead tin
except precious met . -..,..,
nls).. .........,.... blVDORb 2I6,TOO,BD
Machines, implements, -
Instruments, &c.".., 1O,2OOO00 136,7OO,OOO
Skins, hides, and their .
manufaCtures."...,,, 100000 13l,5OO,O00
Tissues of oil sorts,Cot-
ton, wool, silk, &c.. 10000 900 7uS700,O00
Paper and pasteboards 2OfO0OO) 65,7OO,OOO
lronmOngery, biioute- -
rie, art objects...... 3Si0O,O0O 90,iOO 900
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-21
For Sale

INoR SALE HOUSES.
1887 10th st. n. W., 2story brick, rs...... $500
1914 II IT. n. W., lot 1895, rs........... 1908
2225 18th 81. n. W., 2.story brick, o rs..". 40D
1910 10th st. II. W., story brick, IL re- -. ll0)0
KNIT K FOX
Real Estate Brokers,
je21.6t No. 1921 + street northwest.
TNOR sALE-LANIER HEIGHTS, IMME-
IL diately adjoining "Cliffbourne." A neat
Groom brick dwelling, newly papered, Ia
chicken house; lot so by l5O. This property
lies higher and can be bought cheaper than
lots in the neighborhood, and is in every way
moro desirable; This property must be sold In
EoR sALE-wE ARE AUTHORIZED TO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-01
Schedule In Eject
luna g6 iss-
CONNECTIONS

Train No. 50 makes connection az Key,giIs
for Chase City and Clarksyllle: a. GreeustorJ'
for Durham. Raleigh, ana all points on Nora
Carolina Division.
Train No. SO makes connection at Greensbof5'
for Raleigh. GoldsbOro', and Moreheai city. Il
salisbury for Asheville. Hos Springs. ard Al
points In Western North Carolina AZ Chahotie
with Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta ral.roii
for Columbia. Augusta, Aiken. Charleston. =.
vannah. Townsville, Ca, jacksonville. Ali
other Florida points: also with Carolina Cen.
trail railroad for Wilmington
Trains from the South arrive az Richmoli
AIS A NJ and 3.45 r. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-01
UNIVERSITY.
A Tribute TO DIR. Cabeli-Work of
Professors.

rCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispatch-l
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Sune 80, 1887
The society Of the Alumni OF the Uni
yersity psid the following deserved tri-
butte 10 DIR. James l.. Cabeil, the senior
member Of the faculty Of the University
OF Virginia:
Where's our bonored and distinguished
brother alumDus, James l.. Cabell, NJ. A.,
completes with the close OF this session his
filty wears OF continuous service as one OF
the faculty Of our Alma Mater; and whereas
during his proiessorship he has ever con.
ierred and continues TO confer honor aud
distinction upon the University and our
country: therefore be it
RESOLVED ty TIE Society OF the Alumni IN
annual session, !. That we congratulate our
brother and our Alma Mater upon this Tell.
citous event and invoke OF God long
continuance OF his valuable life.
9. That we unite in wishing our brother
all health and happiness.
The professors have done great deal OF
literary work in quiet way during the ses'
sion. Professor George +. Holmes con-
tributed a number OF articles to the Amert-
can Enc, ciopedia of Theology; Professor
Ormond Stone has contributed 10 various
astronomical journals; Professors Thorn
ton and Bohannan to mathematical publ
cations: Professor Garnett TO various pub
neations articles on questions connected
with The teaching Of English. Professor
Sehele DeVere has been engaged in trans
lating from the Spanish records concei ming
the discovery and early history Of America.
Professor Fontaine. connected with the
coast survey, has made explorations along
the eastern part Of Maryland, Virginia, and
North Carolina.
DR.. Mallet published in the proceedings
Of the Royal Society Of England number
OF interesting papers, one OF which was on
the si!rer found in the volcanic ashes OF
Cotopaxi.
In the American journal Of Chemistry
a number Of original papers by students
on analysis made by them in the laboratory
were published. DUP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-01

can war called out the thanks OF Daniel
Webster, then Secretury OF State. 1t would
be Impossible to here rehearsc all the bene-
factions Of Mr.. Corcoran 10 the city OF wash
ington. But two are OF special importance.
No visitor TO the national capital has failed
10 visit the Corc0ran Art Gallery, at Penn
sylyapa avenue and Seventeenth street,
over The door OF which is the simple In
scription " Dedicated to Art" fine build
ing filled with rich treasures OF vast artistic
and money value. The erection OF the
rallery was begun IN 1857, hut 10 the war
time 1t was occnpied by the Quartermasfer's
Department. The total cost was about
S350.e00.
or another and most touching form OF
philanthropy was the founding OF the
Louise Home for the sustenanee OF aged
ladies left without means. The chlrmingly
delicate manner in which Mr.. Corcoran
treats these unfortunate ladies, all OF whom
have seen better days. bestowiug on them
the most marked personal courtesy and
consideration, Is In noble contrast with the
management OF the great majority OF
similar institutions. The home Is named
after Mr.. Corcoran's only child, Louise,
long since deceased, but whose memory he
tenderly cherished.
Mr.. Corcoran Is q warm frien d OF Virginia.
and hes given literally to some OF her ed.
ucational institutions, notably Washington
and Lee University and the University OF
Virginia. He was also very liberal 10 the
Virginia Historical Society.
Another Instance OF Dir. Corcoran's pub.
lie spirit and liberaIity Is still fresh Ia the
minds Of all. We refer to his providing
for the reinterment Of the author oil
+" Home, Sweet Home" and the erection oil
monument over his grave.
A noble sentiment Is contained in the
paradoxical sentence not long ago uttered
BY Mr.. Corcoran: "0f all my money, that
which have given away Is all that Il truly
mine.v
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-01
NORFOLK.
YicKxrrs DIVISION SURVIVORS 10
LxAvx FOR a1rrYsBuRG.
rsse-nttsf Delivery In Portsmoush-An
Appeal to the frssident-fsr-
scnai Eetss.

tccrrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
JUNE 30, 1881.
About thirty survivors OF Pickett's d.
vision have organized TO leave here TO
morrow for the Gettysburg reunion, and
viii be accompanied by twenty other clti'
zeus, making q company OF fifty in all
Four survivors are from Hampton.
Free-letter delivery goes into operation
In Portsmouth tomorrow.
cadet. Engineer Samuel w. Armistead,
United States navy, OF Portsmouth, ha'
been appointed assistan. naval constructor
in the navy. He has Just finished three,
years course at the British Naval School
at Greenwich, England.
II Is said that postmaster.G General Villas
declints 20 remove the Republican post
master OF Portsmouth, Mr.. A. III. Lindsay,
who has yet twelve months to serve, and
the friends OF Mr.. Fiske, who was selected
at The Democratic primary election, VIII
now appeal directly 10 the President.
Senator Riddleberger. II Is said, influences
The Postmaster General In the matter.
Mr.. Willie Crldlin, student oil Rich
nond College, and son OF Rev. X. W:
Cridhn, who was brought home very Ill
with infismmatory rheumatism, Is I'M
proving.
The Capital Bicycle Club. OF Wishing
ton, ID. C., will visit the city on Sunday
next.
Ciyi-Engineer Eudicott, Of the navy
ward, Jeff last night for New York, to at
tend the annual convention OF American
Civil Engineers.
The northt IN stockholders OF the Cbesa-
peake, Norfolk and Carolina railroad made
an inspection OF the road yesterday, which
has about seven miles OF rail laid, runniag
from the head OF the Western branch into
Nansemond county.
There were more discharges in the navy
yard tonight.
John Rock (ctlored) was run over and
killed on the Seab0ard road last night by
the Raleigh express near Weldon. The
negro was asleep on the traok, and, II is
believed, was drunk. Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-01
VI. ". CQPc0rau.

The following sketch OF this distinguished
pbilantbropist, recently partially paralyzed,
will lie read with interest:
W. W. Corcoran was born in George
town, d. c., December %. 1893, and
.pent his whole life in the District. There
his father settled shortly after the Revolu-
tonary war, and there Mr.. Corcoran was
educated and engaged in trade with vary
ing fortunes until in 1910 he formed a
partnership in Washington with Mr.. G.
W. Riggs. Henceiorward his prosperity
was unchanged. His financial services to
the Government at the time OF the Mexi-